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swim panic....
md6
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I'm just back from the pool and i'm starting to panic about my swimming, not only have i reached a plateau, i seem to be going backwards. About 3 weeks ago i reached the milestone of being able to swim 450m non stop, and did this twice in the one session, with a few 200m sets thrown in, nothing fancy, no drills just getting some fitness and distance in. However, since then i haven't been able to get through more than about 300m non stop, and most of the time it is only 200m. Today was the worst ever and i barely made it 200m without feeling like i was going to drown. HELP!
What has happened?
Has this happened to anyone else?
Should I just force myself further until i drown/get pulled out semi concious by the lifegard?
All comments greatly appreciated...
p.s I have booked myself some 1-2-1 swim coaching which start in 2 weeks
What has happened?
Has this happened to anyone else?
Should I just force myself further until i drown/get pulled out semi concious by the lifegard?
All comments greatly appreciated...
p.s I have booked myself some 1-2-1 swim coaching which start in 2 weeks
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I've managed to get to one length. Then seem to be getting worse. Just practicing rolling and breathing really. I think in everything you tend to hit a plateau. Then suddenly, it clicks and off you go! Usually a rest or a change is the thing that helps.
The one to one will be your change. Maybe have a rest till then - e.g. just do some breast stroke or something you are comfortable with until they start. Or you feel up to having another go.
In a month or two you'll be looking back at this - and wondering why it seemed so hard, as you bang out the lengths effortlessly.
Also if you are going to be having lessons then i wouldnt be too concerned at the moment, as the session will resurect technique problems that you are having, session you complete between now and then will just reinforce bad habits. Take a week to hit one of the other areas hard.
And wait till you feel the benefit of 1 - 2 -1 coaching!
Heron lake is a little far from home and i don't have a car, that said, where there's a will there's a way. I will investigate ways of getting there. That is unless of course my numbers come up in the lottery, then i may just have a lake built near home and get someone to come and coach me there... [;)]
Im sure there are others who travel you could arrange to meet up etc...
Its well worth it, when going for the distance for the first time to actually have swam it in open water helps out so much!
I did a 400m TT the other week and was pushing too hard and my form went - ended up slower than my last 400m and was knackered - lesson learnt for me.
GGB, I wasn't going any faster than normal really, but i'll try to slow down a little anyway.